Good News from the EPA
By Rona Johnson
November 12, 2010
In its guidance and tools for Clean Air Act permitting for greenhouse gases (GHGs), the U.S. EPA has said that states can consider the use of biomass energy as a best available control technology (BACT) to reduce GHGs.
Testing of heat recovery unit yields positive results
November 11, 2010
On-site testing of a waste heat recovery landfill unit (HR-L 300) in Oxfordshire, U.K., has shown an increase in electrical output of more than 20 percent as determined through internal testing by developer Clean Power Technologies Inc.
Researchers identify new potential switchgrass virus
By Anna Austin
November 11, 2010
University of Illinois researchers identified a potential new insect-transmitted switchgrass virus that could reduce biomass yields. Belonging to the genus Marafivirus, the virus is characterized by mosaic and yellow streaks on switchgrass leaves.
UCS reacts to EPA's GHG emissions guidance
By Union of Concerned Scientists
November 11, 2010
The Union of Concerned Scientists called the U.S. EPA's recently released greenhouse gas emissions guidance fair, practical, affordable and technologically feasible, adding that two key recommendations involve energy efficiency and biomass.
Irvine, Calif.-based BlueFire Renewables Inc. has received all permits necessary to move forward with construction of its proposed 19 MMgy cellulosic ethanol project in Fulton, Miss.
Washington, D.C.-based bioenergy company Solena Group Inc. signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Rentech Inc. to incorporate Rentech's proprietary Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuel technology platform in Solena's proposed "BioJetFuel" project--called GreenSky--in the United Kingdom.
A new study, “What's Next for Alternative Energy,” says that advanced biofuels will be fundamentally viable and established in the next few years, “or certainly before 2020.
Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas Inc., an affiliate of Tate & Lyle PLC, signed a manufacturing agreement with Emeryville, Calif.-based biotech firm Amyris Inc.
Laidlaw Berlin biopower project receives site approval
November 10, 2010
The hotly-contested Laidlaw Berlin, N.H., Biopower LLC project has received site and facility approval from the State Site Evaluation Committee. The plant would use 750,000 tons of wood chips to produce 70 megawatts of power.
Iberdrola begins construction on Oregon biomass plant
By Anna Austin
November 10, 2010
As a result of collaboration of state and community leaders, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and more, Iberdrola Renewables Inc. has its required permits in place and has begun construction at its biomass plant.
EPA's BACT guidance confirms biomass climate change role
By Kris Bevill
November 10, 2010
The U.S. EPA's guidance for developing best available control technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at industrial facilities was welcomed by biomass proponents who say it confirms that biomass has a role in limiting climate change impacts.
Biobutanol has arrived in Brazil. Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC, the joint-venture company formed by DuPont Danisco and BP, has opened a biobutanol technology laboratory in Paulinia, Brazil.
On Nov. 9, Darling International Inc. announced its board of directors has unanimously approved a merger agreement to acquire Griffin Industries Inc., a provider of value-added rendering and cooking oil recycling services.
Mountain View, Calif.-based Cobalt Technologies Inc. has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Navy to develop a technology to convert n-biobutanol into jet and diesel fuels.
More than 130 representatives of government, academia and industry in Canada converged Nov.8 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, within Alberta's picturesque Banff National Park, for the University of Alberta's 2nd Annual Biorefining Conversions Network Strategic Retreat.
Hopeful tones for policy, not weather
November 08, 2010
The elections are over. Now we get to listen to endless analysis. From ethanol circles, the analysis is hopeful. Most are expecting the newly balanced Congress will not drastically change policy regarding renewable fuels.
Conference will reveal a new hope for pulp and paper
November 08, 2010
The pulp and paper industry possesses the potential to increase profitability once again by converting mill waste sludge into cellulosic ethanol, which is one of several topics to be presented at the Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show.
The Global Biofuels Alliance has officially launched. The nonprofit organization will work to “give a voice to the producers, traders, feedstock providers, and equipment manufacturers of the emerging biofuel industry.
California voters defeat Proposition 23
November 04, 2010
California voters made a historic vote Nov. 2 to retain the state's Global Warming Solutions Act, also known at AB 32. A proposition included on the state ballot sought to delay implementation of the program.
Biomass Business was Booming in Atlanta
By Rona Johnson
November 04, 2010
I just wanted to write a quick blog to thank everyone who attended, presented, moderated, sponsored and participated in the trade show at the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show in Atlanta.
California voters made a historic vote Nov. 2 to retain the state's Global Warming Solutions Act, also known at AB 32. A proposition included on the state ballot sought to delay implementation of the program, which includes California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, until the in-state unemployment rate dropped to 5.
California voters made a historic vote Nov. 2 to retain the state's Global Warming Solutions Act, also known at AB 32. A proposition included on the state ballot sought to delay implementation of the program, which includes California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, until the in-state unemployment rate dropped to 5.
North American snack food manufacturer Boulder Canyon Natural Foods has introduced a renewable and fully compostable package comprised of Innovia Films' branded NatureFlex film in its line of All Natural Kettle Cooked Potato Chips bags.
The pulp and paper industry is not what it used to be. That is what Jeff Ross, process engineer for the Washington State-based sulfite pulp and tissue mill, Kimberly Clark, says.
Biomass conference panel discusses biomass co-firing
By Rona Johnson
November 03, 2010
Utilities are willing to reduce carbon emissions and co-fire with biomass and believe it is a viable option, but there are obstacles standing in their way, including fuel supply availability, logistics and performance, and government regulations.
NAFO's Tenny keynotes Southeast biomass conference
November 03, 2010
The National Alliance of Forest Owners President and CEO David Tenny kicked off the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show in Atlanta by addressing the U.S. EPA's Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule and its potential impact on the biomass industry.
Conference panel addresses pellet export opportunities
November 03, 2010
There's no question that tremendous potential exists in the Southeast U.S. to develop a robust wood pellet industry, according panelists at the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show, emphasizing growing demand in the European Union.
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